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A Maryland woman has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for her role as the leader of a large check fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis handed down the 114-month sentence to 24-year-old Tianna Cosby, also known as...
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Allston resident charged with methamphetamine and "date rape drug" trafficking

An Allston resident has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), analogous to Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), also known as the “date rape drug.” Local authorities have indicted Peter Schiepers, 32, with multiple counts...
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United States Attorney’s Office commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Mobile, Alabama

The United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Alabama is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to 12, 2025.
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North Carolina U.S. Attorneys host event for National Crime Victims' Rights Week

The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime leads communities nationwide to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to April 12, 2025.
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Fayetteville man sentenced to 40 months for drug trafficking in Cumberland County

A Fayetteville man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine in Cumberland County.
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Rapid City man receives over four years for firearm theft

A Rapid City man, Zachary Coats, has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for the theft of firearms.
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Buffalo man admits to conspiracy in mail theft case

Eric Michael Robinson, a resident of Buffalo, New York, has admitted to his involvement in a mail theft conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. received Robinson's guilty plea on charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft, a crime...
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Government contractor settles overcharging claims with federal agencies

NORESCO, LLC, a government contractor based in Westborough, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay $9,585,141 to settle allegations of overcharging federal agencies.
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Georgia woman convicted in elderly kidnapping incident

A federal jury in Asheville has found Stephanie Miranda Neace, 32, guilty of kidnapping and robbery involving an elderly victim.
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U.S. court sentences brothel network booker for conspiracy and money laundering

A Korean national from Dedham, Massachusetts, who played a crucial role in managing a high-end prostitution network across greater Boston and eastern Virginia, was sentenced to a year in prison.
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Connecticut man faces federal charges in fentanyl trafficking case

A Hartford man has been arrested and charged with narcotics trafficking offenses, according to an announcement made by Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Anish Shukla, Acting Special Agent in...
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Firearm charge filed against D.C. man under "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative

Dewayne Keith Miles, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., is facing a federal firearm charge as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. announced the indictment, supported by Anthony Spotswood,...
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Greensboro woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud and money laundering scheme

Jasmine Hoyle from Greensboro, North Carolina, has admitted guilt in charges related to health care fraud and money laundering tied to a scheme aimed at defrauding the state Medicaid program.
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District man indicted under 'Make D.C. Safe Again' initiative for firearm charge

Nelson Bryant, a resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on a federal firearm charge.
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Columbus man pleads guilty in major drug conspiracy under Operation Sweet Silence

A Columbus resident, Tommie Mullins Jr., has admitted to leading a significant drug trafficking conspiracy under Operation Sweet Silence.
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Mississippi couple sentenced for multi-million-dollar COVID PPP fraud scheme

A Marshall County couple, Lakisha and Robert Pearson from Holly Springs, Mississippi, has been sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Sharion Aycock for their roles in a PPP fraud scheme.
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Brooklyn gang member pleads guilty to fraudulent unemployment benefits scheme

Federal court proceedings in Brooklyn saw Darnell Jones, a member of the Ninedee Gang, admit guilt to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.
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Arlington man sentenced to two years for fentanyl trafficking

A man from Arlington has been sentenced to two years in prison for fentanyl trafficking, federal authorities announced.
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CEO of Nate, Inc. charged with AI investment fraud schemes

Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christopher G. Raia, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the FBI, announced charges against Albert Saniger, the former...
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Two Wayne County men sentenced for timber theft on public land

Two Wayne County men have admitted guilt and received sentencing for their involvement in the removal of timber from public land.
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